Job Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Key Leader for our Project Accounting Organization to lead the Project Setup Department within our Finance Shared Services Organization (FSS). FSS provides highly effective services via streamlined processes, with an emphasis on customers, collaboration, and quality.

Remote possibilites are available to candidates local to the Huntsville, AL and Andover, MA areas.

Typical Responsibilities: 
• Oversee all aspects of the Project Setup function including initial contract review, project setup requirements, revenue recognition, and continued project maintenance.
• Provide leadership on key business initiatives and objectives for the department.
• Responsible for insightful analysis and reporting of information to key stakeholders.
• Maintain and ensure compliance of SOX and DFARS controls.
• Manage the execution of accounting policies managed by Project Setup, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Develop and execute process improvement and automation / system initiatives for the Project Setup Department.
• Maintain outstanding relationships with executives, line and functional partners, external and internal auditors.
• Motivate, develop, and retain staff.
• Oversee and manage staff workload to best utilize resources and talent.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and thirteen (13) years or more of related experience; OR Masters and 10 years of related experience.
• Experience supervising/managing staff.
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of accounting practices.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with a respectful, positive, professional presentation style.
• Ability to effectively present information and provide timely, reliable, courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a large & geographically dispersed team. Teach, coach/mentor, and lead the team while working collaboratively across with business groups/sectors.
• Understanding and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint.
 
 

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. Full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an SAIC location. If applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.

Overview

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and respectful work culture that values all.